Simvastatin Prescribing at PARK AVE MED CNT & KINGS HEATH PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,253
Total Quantity
63.4K
NHS Cost
£5.3K
vs National Avg
+32.2%
PARK AVE MED CNT & KINGS HEATH PRACTICE prescribed 2,253 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,286 to the NHS. This is 32.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
215
Jul 2026
181
Jul 2026
208
Jul 2026
196
Jul 2026
185
Jul 2026
206
Jul 2026
183
Jul 2026
191
Jul 2026
193
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
165
Jul 2026
162
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,253 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 63,365 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,286 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +32.2% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,253 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +32.2% vs national average |
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.